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Poland, Ukraine accuse Russia of ‘escalation’ after strikes near border

Poland, Ukraine accuse Russia of ‘escalation’ after strikes near border

Also reported by France24

Summary

Poland and Ukraine said Russian forces launched a missile strike on a train close to their shared border, calling it a dangerous increase in fighting. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and ex-US intelligence chief David Petraeus were nearby when the attack happened, but no one was hurt. Poland warned this attack shows Russia is stepping up its attacks near their border.

Key Facts

  • Russia attacked a passenger train just two kilometers from the Polish-Ukrainian border.
  • No casualties were reported from the train strike.
  • Boris Johnson and David Petraeus were at a nearby train station during the attack.
  • Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy said Russia deliberately targeted the train engine.
  • Poland’s President Donald Tusk called the strike an escalation of Russian actions near their border.
  • Poland’s Foreign Minister asked allies to increase support for Ukraine because of rising threats.
  • Russia has previously launched missiles and drones that accidentally landed in Poland, killing two people in 2022.
  • US President Donald Trump told Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil facilities, blaming the attacks for high diesel prices in the US.
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